Reynolds and Reynolds Congratulates Jenell Ross, Chair of American International Automobile Dealers Association

DAYTON, Ohio, Feb. 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The Reynolds and Reynolds Company joins others in congratulating Jenell Ross, president of Bob Ross Buick, GMC, Mercedes-Benz and Fiat in Centerville, Ohio, on assuming the 2013 chair of the American International Automobile Dealers Association (AIADA).

"Jenell is an outstanding leader in her business, in the industry, and in the community," said Ron Lamb, president of Reynolds and Reynolds. "I've known and worked with Jenell over the years and applaud her new leadership role for the association."

The Bob Ross family of dealerships is a long-time Reynolds customer, and Jenell Ross previously has served on the Reynolds and Reynolds Customer Advisory Board.

Founded in 1970, AIADA represents the economic and political interests of America's international nameplate automobile dealers. It also provides information, education opportunities, and business improvement services to its dealer members.

"The Ross dealerships provide an outstanding experience for consumers," Lamb added, "and provide a great example of the new standard in automobile retailing for the future."

Lamb noted that Ross previously had been recognized twice as Black Enterprise magazine's Auto Dealer of the Year. She's also been recognized a number of times in the Great Dayton area for her leadership abilities and volunteer efforts.

Jenell Ross accepted the leadership role of the Bob Ross dealerships in July 1997 after the death of her father Bob Ross, Sr., who started the family-owned business in 1974 in Richmond, Ind.

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